President William Ruto has announced that the government will be working with the Akorino church following a meeting held at State House with the leadership.
In a statement on Marh 27, the head of state indicated that the Akorino church leaders had shared with him their plan to begin an investment drive.
He detailed that the church was working towards the establishment of savings and credit cooperatives, for its members in all counties across the country.
Consequently, the president stated that the government would work with the church in training and building capacity in the management of the saccos.
“Met the leadership of Akorino Church at State House Nairobi. The religious group has embarked on an investment drive, especially the establishment of savings and credit cooperatives, for its members in the counties.
“The government will work with the church in training and building capacity in the management of saccos,” Ruto indicated.
Additionally, Ruto hailed the church and other religious organizations indicating that they made significant contributions to national development.
“They work closely with the government in the provision of education and training, and health among others. The team was led by Runyenjes MP Gichangi Karemba and Bishop Petro Kamuyu, the national chair of the Akorino Israel Organization,” he added.
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Rachel Ruto on Church Leaders Supporting Government
Earlier on March 11, First Lady Rachel Ruto called on the church to work with the Government and inform Kenyans about the opportunities presented through the available development programs.
According to the first lady, the church played a crucial role especially in managing hospitals, schools, and other community initiatives.
“The Church can collaborate with the Government to educate Kenyans about the opportunities presented by the Government’s numerous development programs,”
“The Church in Kenya has been playing a significant role in nation-building, serving as a beacon of hope in our society through various projects, including schools, hospitals, and various community programs,” she said.
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Akorino Preacher Bishop Johanna Controversial Healing Ritual
Akorino preacher Danson Gichuhi, popularly known as Bishop Johanna, went viral in February for conducting a controversial healing ritual.
A video circulated online showed the preacher applying ointment on a female congregant’s stomach.
Later, he defended his actions explaining that the woman in question sought divine intervention for her marital troubles.
“When she came, I saw she was troubled. I told her the name of the woman her husband had left her for. She then asked me what she should do. I was doing deliverance in that video. I was casting out evil spirits from the woman, and they spoke to me,” he said.
